They get a higher return since they are covering housing cost, have the $250k per spouse primary residence deduction in gains, is a savings account, higher leverage position, lower interest rate possible, will pay more premium for location, etc.House might be overpriced for REITs but not for home owners.  

I’m here to gain insight into the investment side of things, and connect with people already familiar.

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

I've also held of holding properties in individual LLCs that are owned by one S corporation, which allows for a 60 / 40 split between ordinary income (regular tax) and dividends (capital gains tax rate).With the goal of minimizing taxation and liability protection, what would be the recommendation from more experienced people here?

US, UK, Australia and other parts of the world are more for "traditional" investing in real estate for capital gain.

Just trying to gain a sense of hot or cold. 

Im dedicated to learn this bisiness and gain the experience the right way.

BUT with S&P, you got gains on $25k.

But thats part of the being OOS and as I gain more experience and I better team I can minimize that.

Good afternoon everyone!I have always been surrounded by real estate and real estate investing since I was little. When I graduated I decided to pursue a career in becoming a real estate agent! It has been 4 months an...